Oppositions to ponder… Oppositional ways of ordering phenomena can result in ‘difference’ being perceived in a judgmental way that forms hierarchical cultural values based on black and white distinctions. And what about the ‘grey’ areas – the merging of the ‘either’ ‘ors’?
EITHER OR
culture nature
conscious unconscious
willful instinct
mind body
analytical irrational
reason emotion
clear obscure
science arts
light dark
good evil
spirit matter
exposed enclosed
exterior interior
masculine feminine
| Virtue | Latin | Gloss | Sin | Latin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chastity | Castitas | Purity, abstinence | Lust | Luxuria |
| Temperance | Temperantia | Humanity, equanimity | Gluttony | Gula |
| Charity | Caritas | Will, benevolence, generosity, sacrifice | Greed | Avaritia |
| Diligence | Industria | Persistence, effortfulness, ethics | Sloth | Acedia |
| Patience | Patientia | Forgiveness, mercy | Wrath | Ira |
| Kindness | Humanitas | Satisfaction, compassion | Envy | Invidia |
| Humility | Humilitas | Bravery, modesty, reverence | Pride | Superbia |
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